F{r}ee: Behind The Scenes Of The Free Party Movement

UK PREMIERE + DIRECTOR & SPECIAL GUEST Q&A 

Dir. Alessandro Ugo, UK, 2023

Tekno is a music genre that has seen enormous growth over the past twenty years. At its genesis in 1990, Tekno was played almost exclusively at small illegal rave parties, which made it difficult to trace, given how difficult it was to arrange interviews or simply bring cameras into these clandestine spaces. This documentary investigates the strong bond between Tekno and the concept of the ‘Free Party’, by enlisting several key players who were present at the birth of the genre.
Artists and producers who are passionate about this project and have already contributed with enthusiasm to the documentary include 69db from Spiral Tribe, Mat Weasel Busters, Chris and Aaron Liberator, Shockraver, Randy909, Narkotek crew, and Astrix. Furthermore, photographer Molly Macindoe, the first photographer to ever document Free parties with a camera, has contributed by discussing the difference between legal and illegal parties. Documentary director Andrea Zambelli, who made “Tekno – The breath of the monster” shared his experiences about over 25 years of Free parties all over the world. The film crew has filmed at music festivals such as Balter and Boomtown, as well as Free parties and clubs, gathering interviews and stunning footage.